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Ocean-born fish seen swimming in Kansas River for first time in a decade: 'Fascinating species'
A group of wildlife biologists recently made a rare discovery after finding a fish thousands of miles away from where it was spawned.
The Aquatic Invasive Species Crew from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) were at the Kansas River in search of an invasive species when they stumbled upon the unexpected – the American eel.
The KDWP team found the fish while conducting sampling operations near Kaw Point, Fox 4 KC reported.
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“Every American Eel that is found in Kansas began its journey in the Sargasso Sea and will have traveled approximately 3,500 miles,” KDWP officials recently shared on their Wildlife Diversity Facebook page.
An American eel was recently pulled from the Kansas River for the first time since 2015. (Liam Odell)
“It is a catadromous species, meaning it migrates during late summer and autumn from freshwater and estuaries to the Sargasso Sea, where spawning occurs during late winter and early spring,” Fox 4 reported.
American eels are not often seen in waters across Kansas because of the number of dams throughout the state which interrupt the natural streamflow and impede the fish’s ability to move swiftly from one river to the next, according to the station.
The last time the American eel was spotted in the state was in 2015 when an angler caught one fishing near Lawrence — this was the first confirmed sighting by the KDWP in a decade.
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The latest American eel find by the Aquatic Invasive Species Crew marks another decade since the fish was last seen in the state.
While finding one of these creatures in Kansas is rare, they are not considered to be endangered.
The American eel has to travel approximately 3,500 miles from the Sargasso Sea into the Atlantic Ocean to reach streams and rivers across Kansas. (Liam Odell)
The KDWP keeps fishing records of American eels that are caught in Kansas, despite the low likelihood of reeling one in.
The current record dates back to June 23, 1987, after an angler, Ralph B. Westerman, landed a 4.44 pound American eel in the Kansas River.
The fish measured 35-and-a-quarter inches in length and was caught using a rod and reel with a green worm, according to the KDWP record details.
“It is a fascinating species, and I’m glad its getting some attention,” Mark Van Scoyoc, a KDWP biodiversity survey coordinator and ecologist, told Fox News Digital.
The Kansas Department of Wildlife still keeps fishing records for the fish in spite of its rare sightings in the state. (Liam Odell)
American eels will follow the natural flow of rivers and streams from the Atlantic Ocean to North America and will live upwards of 40 years before returning to the Sargossa Sea to reproduce, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services.
And while other freshwater eels can be found around the world, including the European eel, the short-finned eel and more, the American eel is the only freshwater eel that can be found in the U.S., the government agency added.
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A shooting in north Minneapolis injured a man near Penn Avenue.
According to the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded to a shooting near the 700th block of Penn Avenue North, where they found a man with a gunshot wound.
Authorities said preliminary information shows that the man was outside when the shooting happened, possibly coming from a vehicle. A nearby hospital treated the man for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are still investigating, with a forensic team collecting evidence from the scene. Officers said no arrests have been made.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
TODAY
Patchy fog early gives way to a partly sunny, warmer, and much less active day. Highs reach the mid to upper 80s, with a light south breeze around 5 mph. After the unsettled Saturday, this looks like a far more usable day for outdoor plans, with most of central Indiana staying dry from start to finish.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear early, then becoming partly to mostly cloudy toward daybreak. Lows hold in the low 70s, with a light south southeast breeze around 5 mph. Humidity stays elevated overnight, but quiet weather continues and there are no meaningful travel concerns.
TOMORROW
Mostly sunny and hot with highs pushing into the low 90s. A south southwest breeze around 5 to 10 mph keeps the air moving, but the bigger story is the heat and humidity building in. Heat index values around or above 100 are possible during the afternoon, so outdoor plans will need extra water and more breaks.
TOMORROW NIGHT
Mostly clear and warm, with lows around the mid 70s and a light south southwest breeze. There will be very little cooling after sunset, and the muggy feel hangs on through the night. Dry weather remains in place.
TUESDAY
Sunny and even hotter, with highs in the low to mid 90s and a light southwest breeze around 5 mph. This is another day where heat becomes the main impact, and it will not take long to feel it during the afternoon. Outdoor work and summer activities will need to be paced carefully.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear and warm again, with lows in the mid 70s and a light southwest wind. The air remains sticky overnight, and there is still no meaningful rain signal for Indianapolis.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny and hot, with highs in the low to mid 90s. Wind stays light, becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Heat remains the main concern, and another uncomfortable summer afternoon is expected across central Indiana.
7 DAY FORECAST
After Saturday’s leftover storm chances fade away, the pattern flips quickly toward heat and humidity. Sunday looks quieter and warmer, then Monday through at least Wednesday trend hot with highs in the 90s and heat index values over 100 possible at times. Rain chances stay very low through midweek, with the next better opportunity for showers and storms showing up later Thursday into Friday. Overall, the bigger concern after tonight becomes summer heat rather than repeated storm chances.
If you’re currently going through a bit of Cleveland Cavaliers withdrawal, you won’t have to wait much longer. Sure, you won’t see Donovan Mitchell or Evan Mobley, but some of the younger, intriguing players could be seeing the floor in the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League 2026.
This summer, the games will begin on Thursday, July 9th, and go through Sunday, July 19th. All 76 games will air across ESPN platforms and Amazon Prime. Each team will play at least five games. The first four will take place between July 9th-16th. Semi-Final games will take place on Saturday, July 18th, airing on Amazon Prime, with the Championship game airing on July 19th on ESPN.
The Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule:
The Cavs will kick off their Summer League schedule on Friday, July 10th at 4:30 PM EST vs the Indiana Pacers. The game will air on ESPN2. Their schedule of games will be listed below.
Friday, July 10, 4:30 PM EST vs the Indiana Pacers at the Cox Pavilion, airing on ESPN 2.
Sunday, July 12, 4:00 PM EST vs the Detroit Pistons at the Thomas & Mack Center, airing on Amazon Prime
Monday, July 13, 8:00 PM EST vs the Miami Heat at the Cox Pavilion, airing on Amazon Prime
Wednesday, July 15, 5:30 PM EST vs the New Orleans Pelicans at the Cox Pavilion, airing on Amazon Prime
The Cavs will find out their 5th opponent after their first four games are completed, and will see if they are to move on to the semi-finals for the final weekend.
The Cavaliers Potential Summer League Roster:
While the roster should be announced in a few days, the Cavaliers have been building organizational depth, starting with drafting Meleek Thomas in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. The team reportedly signed Ernest Udeh, Jr. out of Miami (FL) to a two-way contract and has added Texas A&M forward Rashaun Agee, and Florida guard Xavian Lee to Exhibit 10 contracts.
Tyrese Proctor is also a possibility to play for the team, but we know he will be playing with the Australian national team this summer. Expect fellow two-way player Tristan Enaruna to play as well but the Cavs may need to fill their final two-way spot as Riley Minix has been reported to sign with ASVEL in France.
Summer League is a great opportunity for players to get eyes on them and show their potential. This is also how the Cavs have succeeded over the years, finding diamonds in the rough who contribute to the main roster down the road. Let’s see if the Cavaliers find another hidden gem in a few weeks.
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